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RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings

The Trump administration has fired the two leaders of an influential health group that determines when insurance must provide free preventive care like mammograms for millions of Americans.

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Washington Huskies men get Australian guard Tristan Devers, report says

Danny Sprinkle continues to mine the international market and the UW men’s coach reportedly received a commitment from Australian guard Tristan Devers.

3 dead in New Mexico and first responders treated for exposure to unknown substance, officials say

New Mexico authorities said three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders are being treated for exposure to an unidentified substance after being called to a home for a suspected drug overdose.

Attorneys for Tennessee inmate worry state could use expired drugs for lethal injection

Attorneys for a Tennessee death row inmate say they are concerned the state may be planning to use expired lethal injection drugs at a planned execution on Thursday.

Ubuntu Theme Guides Northwest Folklife Festival Ahead of May Return

The Northwest Folklife Festival will return to Seattle on May 22, centering its programming, artist collaborations, and public messaging around the theme of Ubuntu. This Southern African philosophy emphasizes connection, community, and shared cultural experience.

Where can you watch World Cup matches in the Seattle area? Tell us

Do you know a place in the Seattle area that will show FIFA World Cup matches this summer? Let us know.

Mariners’ J.P. Crawford open to move to 3B, opening door for Colt Emerson at SS

J.P. Crawford is willing to move to third base, if the Mariners want to have rookie Colt Emerson take over at shortstop. "He'll go wherever anybody needs him to go."

Washington Huskies support 24-team College Football Playoff field

Big Ten executives have coalesced around the plan for a 24-team College Football Playoff, including Washington. Here's why the Huskies prefer the bigger field.

Neptune’s mysterious moon Nereid may be an original, study shows

Neptune's mysterious, far-flung moon Nereid may be the last of the planet's original companions.

Ebola outbreak is unlikely to become global threat, WHO head says

Health officials have said that the Ebola outbreak could last for months, and that many infections may have gone unreported.

Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

You may have heard that recycling plastic grocery bags can jam up machinery, but what might not be as well known is that there are other ways to get rid of the stuff.